| Dispite Cold & Rain 6th Annual 5K Race a Big Success! |
The sixth annual Michael Dunleavy 5K Walk & Road Race to benefit
childhood Cancer Research held on April 6, 2008 was a big success.
The cooler than normal temperatures combined with clouds, drizzle and steady winds may have chilled
the hundreds of runners and walkers but did little to dampen spirits. An estimated 290 runners combined
with over 500 walkers in the annual event to help raise money to fight Childhood Brain Tumors
and promote cancer research.
Gerry Dunleavy and his family thank everyone for there continued
support both here in Winchester and for our Sister Foundation in Doolin, Ireland. His message is
simple.... "Because of all of you we are making a difference. We are making progress in our fight
to help eliminate this tragic illness."
| Winchester Teams Volunteer and man the Water Stations. |
| Seeing Double? Nope Twins! |
The cold and drizzle that constantly gave our camera lens a frosted look
offered up this great photo that we first mistook for a double exposure. We were relieved to find out it was
8 year olds Daniel (number 83) and Michael (number 84) O'Donaghue of Lexington. The boys finished 85th
and 86th in the overall standings and 1st and 2nd place in the 6 to 8 Division. Rumor has it that Mom and
older brother Thomas, also took part in the race and did very well. Our warmest thanks go out to Mom, Thomas,
Daniel and Michael for helping to make this day a great success. Well done.
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| Blistering speeds set New Course Record ! |
Andie Colon of Methuen bib number 174 has turned in the courses fastest time ever establishing the time to beat
at 16:06:0 minutes. Gary Cuneo of Groveland bib number 39 who crossed the line at 16:47:0 was not far behind
and was the only other runner to finish in under 17 minutes. Both runners beat the previous course record of 16:59:8
set in 2004 by Winchester's own Paul Richard. Congratulations to both runners on a spectacular run.
| Overall 1st Place Female Runner |
Maureen Fortsyth number 225 of Salem powered her way to the finish line
in 19:45:07 minutes beating last years 1st. Place Female runner's time of 20:24. Congratulartions Maureen on a great run!
| Our Youngest Registered Runner ? |
Aidan Hurff of Winchester number 278 (Actually his number) in the Toddler Division
demonstrates his impressive sprint speed with a little help from his Mom and Dad. Aidan took first place in the
Male 0 to 5 Division. Congratulations Aidan!
| Complete Results and Photos ! |
View complete race results or
check out our gallery archive for more photos taken throughout the event. The Galleries are presented in an
easy to use thumbnail format that allows you to pick the images you want to view in full size. You can even
browse through photos of all the past Walks and Races starting in 2003 all the wat up to this years
The photos is our Gallery are presendted in chronilogical order. As you scroll down through them you can
see the activities as they happened. We hope you will enjoy them
Visit the 2008 Photo Gallery
Visit our Photo Archives
| Doolin Walk Set for April 13, 2008 |
The Michael Dunleavy Foundation of Doolin, Ireland will have its annual Walk this Sunday April 13.
The Walk which begins and ends at Doolin's Russell Cultural Center winds its way through some of the
most beautiful countryside in Ireland. All are invited to join in the annual fund raiser to benefit Childhood
Cancer research. Hope to see you there.
The Michael Dunleavy Foundation wishes to thank all the participants of this years Annual 5K Walk & Road Race and
the Merchants and Volunteers that made it all happen. Without all of you none of this would have been possible.
We hope to see you all again next year !
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